Equinix Internet Exchange Chicago - Equinix Chicago

United States of America

City
Chicago
Website
https://ix.equinix.com

About this IXP

Data last updated December 2025

Capacity at this IXP

21,985 Gbps

Cumulative port speeds of all IXP members. This shows the potential maximum traffic that can be exchanged at this IXP at one time.

Membership and capacity

The size and strength of an IXP is determined by a combination of how many members it has, and the total capacity. Larger networks tend to bring more capacity, which can benefit all members.

Data for Equinix Internet Exchange Chicago - Equinix Chicago as shown in PeeringDB in December 2025

Members of this IXP

247

ASNs (autonomous system numbers) are listed in PeeringDB

In the last 12 months

  • ASNs left18
  • New ASNs joined6

Participates in the MANRS IXP program

Yes

IXPs that join this voluntary program apply a framework of enhanced routing security in peering. It signals an extra commitment to responsible Internet stewardship.

Source: MANRS

RIPE Atlas anchor

No

Organizations that run IXPs can host anchors to measure Internet connectivity and traffic. An anchor is a large capacity probe often used by IXPs.

Source: RIPEStat

Member information

Last sync from PeeringDB: December 2025

View this IXP on PeeringDB

Countries of registration

A summary of member registrations by country. An IXP with a mixture of international and near-neighbor members can indicate that an IXP is influential, or acts as a hub within its region or sub-region.

  • United States of America: 198
  • Canada: 21
  • United Kingdom: 5
  • Netherlands: 4
  • Germany: 3
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  • Singapore: 2
  • Australia: 2
  • France: 2
  • Moldova: 1
  • Israel: 1
  • Taiwan: 1
  • Czechia: 1
  • Ireland: 1
  • Switzerland: 1
  • Denmark: 1
  • Luxembourg: 1
  • Romania: 1
  • Philippines: 1

Types of network at this IXP

The mix of members is an indication of a strength or focus of an IXP.

  • Cable/DSL/ISP: 83
  • NSP: 58
  • Content: 51
  • Enterprise: 19
  • Unknown: 17
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  • Educational/Research: 13
  • Network Services: 4
  • Non-Profit: 1
  • Route Server: 1

Members peering at the route server

150 / 247

The route server is a central hub that makes it easier for all networks to peer without having to create individual agreements with other members.

Members using RPKI

184 / 247

members at this IXP use Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI), a security measure that helps ensure traffic is routed correctly. A member is counted as using RPKI if they have at least one valid ROA.

Peering policies of IXP members

Members of an IXP can choose how they peer with others. The Internet Society encourages open policies where possible.

Member list for Equinix Internet Exchange Chicago - Equinix Chicago

This list uses the data available in PeeringDB, which is based on self-reported data, and was last updated in Pulse December 2025

Name AS Number Peering policy RPKI Enabled
CoreWeave
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 33425
  • Type of AS:
  • Peering policy: Open
  • Port speed: 200 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 10
 33425 Open Yes
Crown Castle
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 46887
  • Type of AS: NSP
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 100 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: No
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 7
 46887 Unknown Yes
C Spire Fiber
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 11272
  • Type of AS: NSP
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 100 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 2
 11272 Unknown Yes
CTS Communications Corp.
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 19653
  • Type of AS: Cable/DSL/ISP
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 30 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 2
 19653 Unknown No
DAVEY-HOLDINGS-LLC
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 54035
  • Type of AS:
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 10 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: No
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 1
 54035 Unknown Yes
Dialpad
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 63399
  • Type of AS: Content
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 10 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 17
 63399 Unknown Yes
Disney Streaming Edge
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 23344
  • Type of AS: Content
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 200 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 27
 23344 Unknown Yes
Docusign
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 62856
  • Type of AS: Content
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 20 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 15
 62856 Unknown Yes
DREN
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 668
  • Type of AS: Educational/Research
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 100 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: No
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 11
 668 Unknown No
Dropbox
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 19679
  • Type of AS: Content
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 200 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: No
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 41
 19679 Unknown No
Eastlink
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 11260
  • Type of AS: Cable/DSL/ISP
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 100 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: No
  • Country of registration: Canada
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 11
 11260 Unknown Yes
eBay
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 62955
  • Type of AS: NSP
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 20 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 43
 62955 Unknown No
Edgevana, Inc.
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 215724
  • Type of AS: Content
  • Peering policy: Open
  • Port speed: 200 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 24
 215724 Open Yes
Education Networks of America, Inc.
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 11686
  • Type of AS: Educational/Research
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 40 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: No
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 8
 11686 Unknown Yes
EIC
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 30046
  • Type of AS: Enterprise
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 20 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 2
 30046 Unknown Yes
Ellie Mae East
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 64255
  • Type of AS: Enterprise
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 10 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: No
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 1
 64255 Unknown No
Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 293
  • Type of AS: Educational/Research
  • Peering policy: Selective
  • Port speed: 100 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 9
 293 Selective Yes
Ensono
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 19229
  • Type of AS: Cable/DSL/ISP
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 10 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 5
 19229 Unknown Yes
Equinix as15830
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 15830
  • Type of AS: NSP
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 200 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes
  • Country of registration: Netherlands
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 72
 15830 Unknown Yes
Equinix Corpnet - NAMER
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 14609
  • Type of AS: Enterprise
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 1 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: No
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 6
 14609 Unknown Yes
Equinix Internet Exchange - MLPE Route Servers
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 24115
  • Type of AS: Route Server
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 2 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: No
  • Country of registration: Singapore
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 45
 24115 Unknown No
Equinix Metal
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 54825
  • Type of AS: Content
  • Peering policy: Open
  • Port speed: 200 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 38
 54825 Open Yes
Equinix SVC
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 394749
  • Type of AS:
  • Peering policy: Restrictive
  • Port speed: 10 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 8
 394749 Restrictive Yes
Everstream Solutions LLC
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 30517
  • Type of AS: NSP
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 200 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: No
  • Country of registration: United States of America
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 2
 30517 Unknown No
Execulink Telecom
  • Autonomous system (AS) number: 7794
  • Type of AS: Cable/DSL/ISP
  • Peering policy: Unknown
  • Port speed: 100 Gbps
  • Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes
  • Country of registration: Canada
  • Total peering locations for this AS: 2
 7794 Unknown Yes